The Murrieta Fire Department on Sunday deployed a fire engine and two battalion chiefs to assist San Diego County fire personnel in battling the Border Fire, located off Highway 94 near the Mexican Border, according to a news release.

One battalion chief will work as a strike team leader and one as a strike team leader trainee. The Murrieta Fire Department routinely responds to assist local and state agencies in fighting large fires.

The Border Fire has covered 1,900 acres and is only 5 percent contained, according to Cal Fire.